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Avoid telltale fashion faux pas that could get you into trouble off duty.
February 07, 2008
My old police academy was near a large mall. Of course, the food court was a lunch hangout for the officers. I used to sit there with a coffee and spot all of the off-duty rookies. Bet I can spot one a mile away. Read Full Article
author: William Harvey | posted @ Thursday, February 07, 2008 2:30 PM |
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Stop and take inventory of the items you carry around your waist.
February 07, 2008
The other day I stopped and performed a visual inventory of just how many "things" officers can carry on their duty belt. There are times I worry that some have too much on their belts. One worries if they fall on their backs, they could be trapped like a turtle. Read Full Article
author: William Harvey | posted @ Thursday, February 07, 2008 1:10 PM |
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Learning proper police writing skills now prevents future losses.
February 07, 2008
Don't get your feelings hurt, but if you think your FTO won't mark up your first police report until it's bleeding red ink you're in for a surprise. Read Full Article
author: William Harvey | posted @ Thursday, February 07, 2008 12:48 PM |
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You hate being called a social worker, but you're a social warrior in disguise.
February 07, 2008
Being a police officer is not always about chasing down a bad guy, guns blazing. If you remove an intoxicated or aggressive driver from the highway, you have performed a social service to the motoring public. Read Full Article
author: William Harvey | posted @ Thursday, February 07, 2008 12:18 PM |
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